Opinion

By Oseloka H. Obaze Realpolitik and commonsense have long validated the nexus between domestic strength and foreign policy actions. Yet, presumable statesmen frequently fall prey and segue into quagmires by assuming that forays into intractable foreign policy realms will validate their bona fides or redress and strengthen their domestic weaknesses. Some leaders also assume that … [Read more…]

By HANK ESO  Nigerians are habitually inattentive to their Constitution. Rhetorically, the Constitution is the source of their inalienable and civic rights. Our secular Constitution, which lists fourteen “Fundamental Rights,” is the law of the land. In all non-ethereal matters, the Constitution confers authority and legitimacy. Accordingly, no nation advances progressively by compromising her Constitution, … [Read more…]

By Daberechukwu Egbo For almost two years, the Southeast region of Nigeria, also known as the Igbo Nation has been constrained by the shackles of a phenomenon known as “sit-at-home” (SAH) imposed on the people by Simon Ekpa, the self-appointed leader of Biafra. How can a region be this blind to the negative emotional, personal … [Read more…]

By Prof. Ifeanyi Odoziobodo Today as never before, many strange things are happening in Nigeria especially in Igbo land. One of such is the phenomenon known as sit-at-home which has become a critical juncture for the Igbo nation. It is a situation whereby the people are willy-nilly prevented from coming out of their homes on … [Read more…]

Yesterday, July 12, my secondary school classmate who lives in Germany sent to me yet another sit-at-home notice from Simon Ekpa, the self-nominated Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, BRGIE. Dated July 11, 2023, the notice read in part: “Following the demand by the Biafra people for more sit-at-home civil disobedience, the … [Read more…]

By Oseloka H. Obaze Democratic consolidation requires holding periodic elections that allow for peaceful transfer of power. Yet some elections held outside of consolidated democracies have been identified as sources of conflict. So far, Nigeria has managed to skirt around its various electoral crises, thus avoiding ensuing conflicts. But all is still not well. As long … [Read more…]

By Oseloka H. Obaze Well before the 25 February date arrived, it was predicted that the 2023 general elections will be another milestone in Nigeria’s political journey: if effected with transparency and fairness, it will launch Nigeria on the path of democratic consolidation, and if poorly managed; degrade the democratic process further. Beyond imponderables, the … [Read more…]

By Engr. Egu Dennis (EguD Energy Solution)  At Ariaria Market, Energy Solution Limited, a 9.5 megawatt independent power plant was built by a private consortium under the umbrella of the Energizing Economies Initiative (EEI) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Aba, Abia State. The plant is to supply electricity to up to 47,000 shops … [Read more…]

Misfortune does one of two things, it either forges resilience or it breaks you – it reveals the best of men or it unmasks the ugliness in the heart – it allows strength flow from your reserve or it unearths your weakness. From bad governance to insecurity to a sickly health system and death traps … [Read more…]

By Daberechukwu Egbo Remember your secondary school subjects, History and Government, where you were taught that democracy is a government of the people, a government by the people and a government for the people. You were taught – no one is above the law in a democratic society; the rule of law which is also … [Read more…]

By M.O. ENE The number four signifies stability and maturity. On Monday, May 29, 2023, the fourth Enugu State governor of the fourth republic will be installed for the next four years. Expectations are rife that the incoming governor, Dr. Peter N. Mbah, Esq., will hit the ground running. Popular impatience to welcome his administration … [Read more…]